Ben Cardin actually said...

"This is one of the most important topics the United States Senate and this committee could ever consider: under what circumstances and legal authority should the United States send men and women into ..."

"So, without any further authorization from Congress, you believe you have authorization if the determination is made to deploy whatever force is necessary to go after Boko Haram, including ground troo..."

"There may be some disagreements about what the AUMF covers currently and what Congress should include in a more up-to-date AUMF."

"I am deeply concerned about President Trump's inclination to go to war rather than find diplomatic solutions to these crises."